Jaipur: Goner may now be part of Jaipur Municipal Corporation, but residents say the city has brought little relief from a three-year-old sewage crisis that continues to flood basements, spill onto roads and force families to pump out dirty water every other day. The village, located in Jagatpura zone of Bagru assembly constituency, was brought under JMC following the delimitation exercise and divided between Wards 121 and 122. Residents had hoped the civic body would resolve problems the gram panchayat failed to address. More than a year later, they say little has changed. The problem worsened after recent rain, prompting residents to protest on Aug 18. “There is no particular season for this problem. Waterlogging continues throughout the year,” said resident Shikha Chauhan. “People cannot even walk properly on the roads because sewage water flows there too. In some places, we have to place stones on the road just to cross.” She said pumping out the water offers only temporary relief. “The dirt and smell remain. Mosquitoes breed because of stagnant sewage water, and many people frequently fall ill. Earlier, the sarpanch did not get any work done here, and even after coming under the corporation, we have not received any relief,” said Chauhan. According to resident Rajesh Siroli, the crisis extends beyond one neighbourhood. “More than 30 colonies are facing this issue. In our locality, there are 10 to 15 houses with basements that remain flooded for most of the year. The situation gets worse after rain,” he said. Residents suspect faults or blockages in the sewer network, as clearing one location is often followed by overflowing sewage elsewhere. Some basements once used for storage or living have become unusable, while one family had to vacate its basement and shift upstairs. Residents said they approached local representatives when the problem first surfaced but received no permanent solution. A political leader recently assured them the work would be completed within 20 days, they said, adding that they sought a written assurance. For Goner, JMC inclusion was meant to bring civic services. Instead, residents say they are still waiting for the most basic relief: a sewage-free neighbourhood.
